HR Basics - Tips & Traps for Supervisors

September 20, 2018
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Knowing the current employment laws and how to apply them will in turn affect employee morale. People like to work for people they respect, and they engage in their work when their manager creates a fair and positive environment. You add value by complying with the law, protecting the organization.

These “Top Traps” have been identified as key areas of exposure for employers, regardless of industry. Whether you are new to a supervisory position, or it’s just time for a refresher course, this workshop will arm you with knowledge and implementation tips to immediately put into action.

The Next Evolution of Workplace Preparedness

October 4, 2018
1:00 – 3:00 PM

The Pacific Northwest’s premier workplace preparedness educator will help you become your own first responder. Is your team ready to act? Do you have the right protocols in place if an “event” breaks out? In this workshop you’ll learn specifically what you can do to empower your employees to be situationally aware and better prepared to respond to a high-impact, adverse event–whether it happens in the workplace or in the community.

Performance Planning & Management

October 18, 2018
8:30 – 11:30 AM

So you hired them… now what?  Practicing an effective performance management process starts at onboarding and is essential to achieving business objectives. Surveys confirm that unwanted turnover most often occurs because company goals and expectations are unclear and employees feel underutilized, unappreciated and unheard. An effective process commits time to important conversations – highly beneficial for both managers and employees.  Practice techniques to engage employees through clear communication, goal setting and progress assessment.

Strategic Hiring

October 18, 2018
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Thoughtful organizations and leaders build strategy around acquiring talent to meet both current and future business needs. Having a clear sense of the strengths and opportunities within your team will allow you to make a more calculated decision about your next hire. And while there is no exact science for guaranteeing the perfect hire, you can improve your chances of hiring right the first time through a well-planned and executed process.

In this workshop, create a Performance Profile consisting of critical skills, values behaviors, and results required for a position within your team/organization. Practice interviewing techniques specific to your Performance Profile to hire the best people from inside or outside of the organization.